The morning was quite unusual for this latitude of 70 degrees north, as it was warm, the sea surface was still, there was no wind, and the sun was shining in a perfectly blue sky as National Geographic Resolution approached Uummannaq. The multi-colored houses were scattered whimsically on gneiss rock outcrops with a magnificent single-rock mountain in the background. The view on the island was so spectacular and unreal, that the general impression was we were on the movie set of The Lord of the Rings.
In the morning, guests had an opportunity to tour Uummannaq independently or go on an excursion to a viewpoint overlooking the town. A local museum, a church, and a souvenir store were available to explore.
In the afternoon, following a short repositioning, the ship stopped close to Qilakitsoq, one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites, where mummified human bodies dating back to 15th century AD were discovered in 1972. Guests were able to land on the site or go for a Zodiac cruise to view sparkling icebergs, epic landscape, and marine wildlife.
After activities on land and water, a surprise awaited guests when a polar plunge platform was prepared for them, and 46 brave souls jumped in ice-cold Arctic water.
The day was not yet over, though. After dinner, Captain Martin Graser talked about National Geographic Resolution and what makes this ship so special.
